Engineering

The IEEE is noted for being the world's largest technical professional organization that prides itself on the advancement of technology in all fields of engineering. With over 420,000 members spanning 160 countries, it is an international organization that is active in corporate identity, governance, global public policy, and education. The IEEE is also renown for its collection of publications and conferences that often lead to employment opportunities for its members; professional engineers often cite the society as one of the first memberships they obtain after graduating from college, reinforcing the idea that a global network of engineers is a necessary step in evolving the field of engineering.

Empower women to achieve their full potential in careers as engineers and leaders; expand the image of the engineering and technology professions as a positive force in improving the quality of life, and demonstrate the value of diversity and inclusion.

It is a multidisciplinary national organization that encourages its members to discuss and critique its ability to create change for them within the field as well as providing continuing education and networking opportunities to support better career mobility. It is currently one of the only nontechnical organizations in the country to support engineers.

The IEC is organized as a “super department” of diverse faculty, staff, and students with broadly-based strengths in education, research, scholarship, and service. The overall goal of the Consortium is to produce a larger and better prepared pool of African-American, Hispanic, and Native American ECE graduates.